Transom shield Changing trim cylinders, models 290, SP and DP
Trim cylinders, later models B
C
D
A
1. Remove the sterndrive when the boat is on land. Also remove the exhaust bellows and the universal joint bellows. Remove if necessary barnacles etc and clean the shield. Trim cylinders, earlier models
4. Remove the 2 hoses (A) from the starboard cylinder. If only the port cylinder is to be replaced, remove the pipe connections on that cylinder (B). WARNING! Be sure to catch any oil which will leak when the hydraulic lines are disconnected. 2. Remove the 2 hoses and the pipes from the starboard cylinder. If only the port trim cylinder is to be replaced, remove the pipe connections. Watch out for oil running out. WARNING! Be sure to catch any oil which will leak when the hydraulic lines are disconnected.
5a. Port Cylinder: If the port cylinder is to be removed, remove the ground strap terminal (C, figure above) and insert from the transom shield. 3. Remove the plastic plug with a 5 mm Allen-head key.
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5b. Starboard Cylinder: Remove the plastic plug (D, figure above) adjacent to the trim cylinder attachment pin.
